Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

A respected multidisciplinary construction consultancy is seeking a Project Manager to join their Manchester office. With a strong pipeline of work across the North West, the business delivers schemes across education, residential, and arts & culture sectors, and is now looking for a capable and client-facing Project Manager with experience in at least one of these areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager who is passionate about purposeful development and confident in taking projects from concept to completion. The consultancy is known for its collaborative approach, long-term client relationships, and consistent delivery on complex schemes across both public and private sector portfolios.

The Project Manager's role

The Project Manager will oversee projects ranging in value from £2m to £25m, including new build schools, residential blocks, heritage refurbishments, and community-focused cultural venues. You'll be responsible for managing external design teams, preparing project programmes, overseeing procurement, and ensuring delivery aligns with time, cost and quality expectations.

You'll work across all RIBA stages, supporting client briefs, producing reports, administering contracts (mainly JCT), and contributing to internal project controls and quality assurance systems. The role also includes supporting senior colleagues with client engagement and mentoring more junior team members as the business continues to grow.

The Project Manager

Degree qualified in Project Management, Building Surveying or a construction-related field

Ideally chartered (MRICS, MAPM, MCIOB) or working towards accreditation

Experience delivering projects in one or more of: education, residential or arts & culture sectors

Strong understanding of JCT contracts and consultant coordination

Excellent client-facing communication and reporting skills

Familiar with ISO quality procedures and structured project delivery

Based within commuting distance of central Manchester

In Return?

£45,000 - £55,000 per annum

Pension and private medical insurance

Hybrid working after probation

Professional memberships paid and full CPD support

Friendly, supportive team with long-standing client base

Opportunity to work on impactful and design-led schemes

| Education Sector | Residential Projects | Arts and Culture | Construction Consultancy | Manchester